The ferrule dump socket, compared to standard wedge-style rope socket, make wire rope change-outs:
Faster
The simple design eliminates labor intensive wedge removal and re-roping of the wedge. Reduces dragline downtime.
Easier
Workers will prefer handling the lighter weight ferrule socket and enjoy easier change-outs.
Lighter Weight
Up to a 50% reduction in weight over the conventional socket and wedge system will help reduce overall rigging package weight.
The series of photos down the right edge of the page help demonstrate the ease of wire rope installation. Columbia Steel dump blocks are designed to allow pass through of wire rope with a becket end.
Above -- Ferrule Dump Sockets in use at the top of a dragline bucket arch.
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